Around the world, voters fed up with the status quo are clamouring for fundamental change
But the danger lies in would-be autocrats stepping into the breach, with dire consequences for democracy
28 July 2024 - 00:00
We are now halfway through the busiest election year in democratic history, with crucial polls taking place in almost 70 countries around the world...
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